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GHD announces new WA appointment

by Utility Journalist
October 9, 2014
in Civil Construction, Company news, News, Sustainability, Water
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GHD, one of the world’s leading engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services companies, has recently named Blair Shackleton as Market Leader of Water for Western Australia.

Blair is a chartered chemist with more than 33 years of experience in the water and power industries, including plant design, process monitoring, troubleshooting, operations support, and project management roles. He has led the design of municipal potable supplies, industrial and power station water systems, and large desalination plants.

GHD’s Manager in Western Australia, Craig Walkemeyer, said “We are focused on creating value across our clients’ asset-intensive portfolios. Our service offerings will benefit from Blair’s extensive experience in supporting utility, urban development, agriculture, and resources clients in Western Australia.”

Chris Hertle, GHD’s Australian Market Leader of Water, said “As part of our connected global team, Blair will boost GHD’s position as a leader in sustainable solutions across every part of the water cycle.”

GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.

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